Joe Martinez Awards and Honors

Joe Martinez
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Full Name: Joseph A. Martinez

Born: February 26, 1983

Age: 33

Birthplace: South Orange, NJ

Bats: L

Throws: R

Height: 6' 2"

Weight: 190

Draft: Round 12 (2005, SF)

School: Boston College

MLB Debut: 04/07/2009

Was the Giants' 12th-round selection in 2005 First-Year Player Draft. ... Signed by Glenn Tufts. ... Graduated from Seton Hall (N.J.) Prep. ... Was named to New Jersey All-State Team twice. ... Was drafted by Pittsburgh in 44th round of 2001 First-Year Player Draft but didn't sign. ... Attended Boston College. ... Traded, along with John Bowker, to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Javier Lopez on July 31, 2010. ... Acquired by the Cleveland Indians from the Pirates for cash considerations on Jan. 4, 2011.